Poland downs host Canada 79-65 in men’s wheelchair basketball knockout game
OTTAWA - In a knockout game at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, Poland defeated Canada 79-65 in round-of-16 action on Monday. Both nations entered the match tied with a 40-40 score at halftime. However, Poland took control in the third quarter, outscoring Canada 25-14. Canada's top scorer Nikola Goncin contributed 22 points, while captain Colin Higgins added 17 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Poland's Mateusz Filipski led the way with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Canadian women are set to play Britain in their next match.
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